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Symptom Cause Remedial Action Prevention
Fan Not
Working
Liquid
Build up/
Lack of
Evaporat-
ion
Liquid
Overflow
Debris in fan or
mechanical failure.
Increased usage.
Climactic
conditions
Mineral salts may
have accumulated
in the evaporation
chamber over time,
reducing
evaporation rates.
Drains Blocked
Overflow drain not
hooked up
Unit tipped forward
Remove the fan assembly from the unit and
vacuum any dust out of the fan blades.
Check the power source. If this does not
remedy the problem, have your serial
number ready and call SUN-MAR
The amount of liquid varies substantially
between installations. The overflow drain
must be installed.
Evaporation rates vary substantially with
climatic conditions. Expect faster
evaporation rates during warm dry weather.
To remove these, fill the evaporation
chamber with very hot water and 1/3 bottle
of “Compost Quick” enzyme liquid. Leave
overnight.
1. Rake peat moss away from the safety
drains. This is the “build up” area. If
drains are still clogged, proceed to step
3.
2. Check drain line for kinks, blockages or
upward bends. Remove and flush if
blockages present, un-kink if bent and
ensure that the drain pipe is sloping
downward. If your drain pipe is in order,
proceed to step 3.
3. Use a wire to poke blockage out of the
Drain assembly. A brown spot will be
visible through the opaque assembly.
Connect overflow safety drain
Check and ensure that the unit is level.
The fan is a continuously
moving part which will
eventually have to be
changed. Do Not turn on
and off daily.
Install the overflow drain.
Rake evaporating chamber
at spring start ups for
cottage use, and once
every other month for
residential use.
1. A clogged drain is not
very likely to happen if
evaporating chamber is
raked every 3-4 months.
2. Use premium 1”ID hose
for the drain line. A good
hose will be less likely to
kink. Use elbows or
fittings around bends to
prevent kinks.
3. Use Compost Sure
Green as a bulking
material.
Evaporation will slow during
damp weather, make sure
drain hose is installed.
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